Hyosung TE450S vs Hyosung Rapier 450 Quad (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hyosung TE450Sstacks up against the Hyosung Rapier 450 Quad. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung TE450SHyosung Rapier 450 Quad
Model year20142011
Price$4,999
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower52 hp50 hp
Torque48 Nm48 Nm
Weight212 kg
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires21/7-10 / 20/11-9 175/75-10 / 255/55-9

Hyosung TE450S vs Hyosung Rapier 450 Quad — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung TE450S and the Hyosung Rapier 450 Quad usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung TE450S brings 52 hp in a 212 kg package, while the Hyosung Rapier 450 Quad counters with 50 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: